Santa Fe Catholic High School

Preparing Students for College and the World 

September 28, 2017
  CALENDAR
Month at a Glance
  • October 2, St. Mary's College Visit, 9:00am
  • October 2, Florida Institute of Technology College Visit, 1:30pm
  • October 3,  All School Mass
  • October 5, Half-Day, 12:00pm Dismissal
  • October 5, SAT Registration Deadline for Nov. 4 Test
  • October 6, Feeder School Visit
  • October 6, Homecoming Tailgate Party, 5:30pm in MPC. Flyer here
  • October 7,  SAT Test
  • October 7, Homecoming Dance, 8:00pm in the Gym
  • October 10, End of 1st Quarter
  • October 11,   PSAT Testing Sophomores & Juniors, 8:00-12:00pm
  • October 17, A-Team Competition, 3:30-5:00pm in MPC
  • October 18, Hope College Visit, 9:45am 
  • October 24, All School Mass
  • October 26, University of Alabama College Visit, 9:00am
  • October 26, Blood Drive, 8:00am- 1:00pm
  • October 26,    Tag Day
  • October 28, ACT Test
     
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
  • November 12, 14th Annual Hawks' Scramble Golf Tournament
  • November 20-24, Thanksgiving Break
  • December 18-20, 1st Semester Exams
  • December 21-January 2, Christmas Break
  • March 3, Renaissance XXXV
  • March 26-April 2, Spring Break
  • April 21, Prom
  • April 27, GradBash
  • May 15-17, Senior Exams
  • May 22-24, 2nd Semester Underclassmen Exams 
  • May 24, Last Day of School
  • May 25, Graduation 
OFFICE HOURS
7:00am - 3:30pm
SCHOOL HOURS
7:45am-2:30pm

 Bell and Rotation Schedule

 

Rotation Schedule (color)


The Hawk Weekly is an electronic newsletter that is emailed to parents that highlights important dates, events, and current news. 

 

The cut-off time for information going into the Hawk Weekly will be Tuesdays at 12:00pm. 

 

Publication will be  Thursday.  

 

Find previous newsletters here

  
 
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Congratulations to the A-Team!
The A-Team won their first competition at Kathleen High School. Final score SFC 200, LHS 140, KHS 90, FMHS 75.  

Shout out to Frank Vecchio who scored 102, his personal best!
A- Team 9-26-17

Congratulations to Our Lady Hawks Volleyball Team!
The Girls Volleyball Team took home the trophy Friday night, winning the Saint Cloud Tournament with a 4-0 win!  Go Hawks!
November Lunch Orders
Click here for order form. All lunch orders are due October 24 by 3:00pm.
Homecoming Week Schedule

 
Volunteers Needed
  1. Mrs. Gaspary is in need of volunteers to help with the Homecoming Field Day on Wednesday, October 4th, noon to 2:30pm. If you are able to help, email Mrs. Gaspary at [email protected].   
  2. Sophomore Class opportunity for service hours:   
    Parents who donate one case of water for the Homecoming Dance will receive one volunteer hour.
Advancement News
Homecoming & Tailgate Party is Just Around the Corner!
Middle school students receive a free meal, game admission, and SFC gift (must RSVP). BBQ is only $8 per person. Pre-order only for tailgate tickets.  Order form here .
 
14th Annual Hawks' Scramble Golf Tournament
Proceeds raised through our golf tournament are used to support the most immediate needs of the school, award scholarships, and sustain programs and activities not covered by tuition. We need every family's help to make this event prosperous for the students of Santa Fe Catholic. Flyer here.
 
How Can You Help? 
  • Class Baskets/Service Hour Opportunity!
    We are looking for items for the golf tournament raffle. Please send in bottles of liquor and/or wine (must be delivered to the front office by a parent), golf related items (i.e. golf balls, golf clothing and accessories), items for family outings, game nights and gift cards. For every $10 spent you will receive one service hour.
    Sign your team up online at  www.bidpal.net/SFC
    and enjoy a day of fun in the sun. 
  • Procure Sponsorships: Registration brochure  here.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available online at  www.bidpal.net/SFC.
  • Volunteer:  Contact Heidy Aviles at  [email protected] .
Job Opportunity
Full-time Controller position available. For more information click here.
Student Service Hours
Service hours will now be submitted electronically, we will no longer be accepting paper records. Instead, please submit your hours for approval by creating an account at  www.getnvolved.org . Please email Mr. Mayer with any questions:  [email protected]
College Scholarships
Click here for college scholarship information.
Learning Commons News
Upcoming Club Meeting held in the Learning Commons:
  • Yearbook Club - Thursday, September 28th, after school.
The MakerSpace Club will sponsor two upcoming activities:
  • The Winter Haven Public Library will bring drones to the Learning Commons on Friday, September 29th at 2:35pm.
  • Pumpkin painting on Monday, October 9th. Prizes will be awarded.
Please remember that the Learning Commons closes at 12:00pm on half-days.
Florida Polytechnic Educational Exploration Program
Splash at Poly is a weekend long educational exploration program which allows intellectually curious high school students to register for up to nine classes at Florida Polytechnic University. For more info:
Yearbook News
Order your yearbook TODAY!
The price of a yearbook ordered before December 21st is $55,  the price will then increase to $65.

Go to -  www.balfour.com and search "Santa Fe Catholic" to easily purchase yearbooks online. Personalization is also available online for a small fee.

Make checks payable to Santa Fe Catholic High School, or cash may be sent in to Mrs. Lopez in an envelope labeled with student's name and amount enclosed.

Senior yearbook ads can now be purchased. The ads and payment are due no later than January 31, 2018.
Full Page
8.5x11
$175
½ Page
8.5x5.5
$90
¼ Page
4.25x5.5
$50
Please email Mrs. Lopez with any questions: [email protected] 
SFC Booster Association News
Membership
The Santa Fe Catholic Booster Association is a group of parents, grandparents, friends and other supporters of SFC Athletics who work to provide support and funding for the athletics program. Over the years the Boosters have provided support in ways, like the new stadium grandstands, the baseball batting cages, new scoreboards for baseball and softball, the Gil D. Kromer Memorial Pavilion, and many other camps and supplies. To do all of this it starts with YOU! Membership form  here.

Athletic Advertising Signage
Do you have a business that would be interested in supporting our Crimson Hawk athletes? Would your family like to send a special message to their favorite athlete? The Booster Association is still offering advertising signs on the football field and basketball court. The signs are displayed throughout the whole school year, so soccer, volleyball, football, AND basketball fans will all see your support of the Boosters! Please contact Colleen Esterline at [email protected] for pricing and options. Order form here.

Booster Association Polos and Hoodie
Polos may be worn on non-Mass days.  Order form  here.  The new hoodie (gray with crimson & white lettering) is now available in the front office. The cost is $45.  
Athletics News
Girls Soccer
  • Meeting Friday, September 29th, 2:45pm at the courtyard picnic tables.
  • Tryouts will take place beginning Monday, October 9th, and will continue through Thursday, October 12th, from 5:45-7:00pm.
Mandatory Forms Needed to Participate in Sports
All students participating in sports for the 2017-18 school year MUST have a sports physical dated after June 1, 2017. Print the following highlighted links ( EL2 and  EL3) and make sure you take the EL2 with you and have it signed by the doctor. Both completed forms must be turned in to the front office prior to participating in practice.

Fall Sports
Click  here for fall sport schedules.

Cross Country Coach Rod Crowley -  [email protected]
 or 863.333.1418  

Football:   Coach Zach Shelby -  [email protected]

Girls Volleyball:   Coach Bruce Guth -  [email protected]
 
Golf:   Coach Cory Kuppers -  [email protected]

Swim:  Coach Stephanie Hoskins -  [email protected] 
Practices will be held Monday-Friday from 4:30-6:00pm @ Simpson Pool. Swim meets will be at Gandy Pool.

Athletic Passes
Click  here  to purchase a 2017-2018 Athletic Pass.
 
Spring Break Europe Trip 2018
We are pleased to announce an 11 day trip to France and Switzerland for next year's spring break. The itinerary includes: Paris, Versailles, Chartres, the Loire Valley, St. Malo, Normandy (Mont-St-Michel, D-Day beaches and museum) Rouen, Seine River cruise, Bern, Lucerne, and Mt. Pilatus. The dates are March 22-April 1, 2018. Included in the price: roundtrip airfare, hotels, breakfast and dinner, services of a tour director, site visits, tips for the tour director and driver. To date ten people have signed up for this trip. The final deadline to sign up is December 7th. 
For more information click here If you have any other questions, email Ms. Skalski at
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Phone - 863.665.4188   ~   Fax 863.665.4151